Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden is North America news editor at Mortgage Professional America and Canadian Mortgage Professional, where he reports on the US and Canadian mortgage and housing markets. Fergal joined the company in 2021, and previously worked as a reporter for a B2B industry publication in Toronto and in various freelance roles. He holds a First-Class Honours degree in Journalism.

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Fannie, Freddie cuts by Trump could dent US housing market growth

Report suggests market recovery may be hindered by lower GSE-backed mortgage availability

Fannie, Freddie cuts by Trump could dent US housing market growth

A tariff-induced US mortgage market meltdown? Don't bet on it, says industry VP

China could technically crash the US housing market – but whether it could afford to do so is another question

A tariff-induced US mortgage market meltdown? Don't bet on it, says industry VP

2025 Fed rate cuts not off the table despite US-China deal

Fed officials are still concerned about tariff risks, although traders now expect fewer rate reductions this year

2025 Fed rate cuts not off the table despite US-China deal

Treasury yields tick lower as inflation sees surprise drop

The consumer price index dipped in April – but economists still caution that tariff-related trouble could be ahead

Treasury yields tick lower as inflation sees surprise drop

Treasury yields rise as US-China tariff truce lowers Fed cut expectations

Mortgage rates could be set to inch upwards as traders pushed back expectations of Fed rate cuts following the 90-day tariff pause

Treasury yields rise as US-China tariff truce lowers Fed cut expectations

Why homebuyers might be paying too much attention to Fed decisions

The central bank's announcements are an important factor in the direction of US mortgage rates – but far from the only one

Why homebuyers might be paying too much attention to Fed decisions

US housing market remains in the lurch as rate cut hopes recede

'The tariffs are on hold, and so are we'

US housing market remains in the lurch as rate cut hopes recede

Fed, Powell warn Trump: Inflation and unemployment risks rising under tariffs

Central bank chair says Trump demands for lower rates had 'no effect' on latest decision

Fed, Powell warn Trump: Inflation and unemployment risks rising under tariffs

Fed keeps rates on hold despite Trump pressure to cut

Central bank opts against lowering rates as it continues to weigh up the trade war's likely economic impact

Fed keeps rates on hold despite Trump pressure to cut

Musk's DOGE sets its sights on the Federal Reserve

Billionaire says the Fed's finances are an 'eyebrow raiser,' setting the stage for potential escalation in tensions between the central bank and the Trump administration

Musk's DOGE sets its sights on the Federal Reserve